Florence Full Day Tour with David, Duomo, Uffizi, Ponte Vecchio and More

The Best Things in Florence

Florence Full Day Tour with David, Duomo, Uffizi, Ponte Vecchio and More

The Best Things in Florence

Florence is the Renaissance capital of the world. Our Florence in a Day Tour covers all the best things to do, plus hidden gems, including the Uffizi, Michelangelo's David, and Florence's Duomo. And of course, the best gelato in Florence too!

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Do you want to discover the Best of Florence, its famous attractions and its best-kept secrets?ThisFlorence in a Day Tourallows you to discover the most interesting stories about Florence's past, as well as the current vibrant atmosphere of this unique city and a way of life that can be found nowhere else in Italy. The Renaissance capital of the World! Now, let's make sure you see the best of Florence as we help you create memories of a lifetime.

Some of the attractions and highlights you'll see on The Roman Guy's "Florence in a Day" tour, include the Uffizi Gallery, the Accademia Gallery, Michelangelo's Statue of David, Palazzo Vecchio, masterpieces from Botticelli, Caravaggio & Leonardo Da Vinci, UNESCO World Heritage sites, the Florence Duomo, the Bronze Boar, Ponte Vecchio and more! You'll also be taken to see numerous hidden gems along the way and will stop for the best gelato in Florence!

A "free-time" lunch break is scheduled into this tour - we would never want you to go hungry in Italy!!!!

Small Group Size

Asmall group sizeof a maximum18 participantsguarantees a comfortable experience. This Florence Day Tour is ideal for art-lovers and all of those who wish to understand thetrue spirit of Florence. You will realize how much beauty meant to the people of this city, and the important role it still plays today!

UNESCO heritage sites & Hidden Gems.

You'll seeUNESCO World heritage sites, as well as a fewlesser-known areasin the city center. Some of the most famous names of theRenaissance eraare directly connected to this beautiful city:Dante, Medici, Michelangelo, MachiavelliandLeonardo Da Vinci - you will be in constant awe of all the stories that lie within this city!

Michelangelo's David

On thisguided Florence tour, you'll visit theAccademiaand visit the "Statue of David" by Michelangelo. Listen to stories about how no other artist in Florence could work with this block of marble, but Michelangelo was able to turn it into hismasterpiece, David! You will also hear about how he carved it to be viewed from a particular perspective. For this reason, some of the body parts may seem out of proportion when viewed from other angles.

Not only will you receive a tour of Michelangelo's David, but you'll see some of the other masterpieces housed in Accademia. There are many other unfinished sculptures that give you inredible insight into the sculpting process.

Santa Maria del Fiore (the Duomo of Florence)

This iconic and colorful cathedral is Florence'smostrecognizedlandmark. It rises high above the surrounding houses and is topped with a stunning dome designed byBrunelleschi. From outside, standing at one of the best angles to admire this magnificent work of art, you'll learn about this amazing piece of architecture, as well as see thefamed bronze Baptistry Doors.

Ponte Vecchio

Learn the history behindFlorence's most famous bridge. This pedestrian bridge is lined with shops selling gold and silver. Hear about the original use for this bridge and how it has survived the test of time as you walk across it.

Gelato & Florentine Cuisine!

Florence is not only monuments and amazing art, but it is also home to someamazing Italian food. During thisFlorence day tour, you'll have the opportunity to trythe best gelato in the cityand, as you pass by one of manylocal Italian street food vendors, and you'll learn about one of the mosttypical Florentine dishes!

Lunch Break

Between your Florence Walking tour and Uffizi tour, you'll enjoy some free time to grab lunch. Our guide can recommend where to grab the best panini with a glass of wine in town. We recommend you pick up lunch on the go, find a spot in one of the many nearby squares and tuck into a local favorite (like a porchetta panino) as you people watch in the center of Florence.

Outdoor Art Gallery & Palazzo Vecchio

Ourlocal Florentine guidewill walk you past what was once one of themost important buildingsin all ofEurope! You'll hear all about the Medici family and how this was once their home and also the administrative center of theFlorentine Republic, as well as the hub of European andItalian culture!

You'll also pass through Piazza Signoria - a perfect example of a European square and Florence's outdoor art gallery.PiazzadellaSignoriais filled with statues, fountains and beautiful architecture.

Uffizi Tour - Botticelli, Michelangelo, Da Vinci, Caravaggio & More!

The Uffizi Galleryholds some of the world's most treasured pieces of art, from Raphael to Leonardo Da Vinci. We, like many others around the world, have fallen in love with this impressive collection and we feel that every visitor in Florence should experience it too! On your Florence tour, you will be able to appreciate centuries worth of masterpieces with an expert guide who will unveil all the wonderful stories hidden behind them, and their creators.

Inside the 16th-Century building, you'll see masterpieces such as ’Primavera’ and the ‘Birth of Venus’, by Sandro Botticelli, the only painting Michelangelo ever left in his home town of Florence, the Annunciation by Da Vinci and the dark Medusa by the troubled bad boy that was Caravaggio.

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Do you want to discover the Best of Florence, its famous attractions and its best-kept secrets?ThisFlorence in a Day Tourallows you to discover the most interesting stories about Florence's past, as well as the current vibrant atmosphere of this unique city and a way of life that can be found nowhere else in Italy. The Renaissance capital of the World! Now, let's make sure you see the best of Florence as we help you create memories of a lifetime.

Some of the attractions and highlights you'll see on The Roman Guy's "Florence in a Day" tour, include the Uffizi Gallery, the Accademia Gallery, Michelangelo's Statue of David, Palazzo Vecchio, masterpieces from Botticelli, Caravaggio & Leonardo Da Vinci, UNESCO World Heritage sites, the Florence Duomo, the Bronze Boar, Ponte Vecchio and more! You'll also be taken to see numerous hidden gems along the way and will stop for the best gelato in Florence!

A "free-time" lunch break is scheduled into this tour - we would never want you to go hungry in Italy!!!!

Small Group Size

Asmall group sizeof a maximum18 participantsguarantees a comfortable experience. This Florence Day Tour is ideal for art-lovers and all of those who wish to understand thetrue spirit of Florence. You will realize how much beauty meant to the people of this city, and the important role it still plays today!

UNESCO heritage sites & Hidden Gems.

You'll seeUNESCO World heritage sites, as well as a fewlesser-known areasin the city center. Some of the most famous names of theRenaissance eraare directly connected to this beautiful city:Dante, Medici, Michelangelo, MachiavelliandLeonardo Da Vinci - you will be in constant awe of all the stories that lie within this city!

Michelangelo's David

On thisguided Florence tour, you'll visit theAccademiaand visit the "Statue of David" by Michelangelo. Listen to stories about how no other artist in Florence could work with this block of marble, but Michelangelo was able to turn it into hismasterpiece, David! You will also hear about how he carved it to be viewed from a particular perspective. For this reason, some of the body parts may seem out of proportion when viewed from other angles.

Not only will you receive a tour of Michelangelo's David, but you'll see some of the other masterpieces housed in Accademia. There are many other unfinished sculptures that give you inredible insight into the sculpting process.

Santa Maria del Fiore (the Duomo of Florence)

This iconic and colorful cathedral is Florence'smostrecognizedlandmark. It rises high above the surrounding houses and is topped with a stunning dome designed byBrunelleschi. From outside, standing at one of the best angles to admire this magnificent work of art, you'll learn about this amazing piece of architecture, as well as see thefamed bronze Baptistry Doors.

Ponte Vecchio

Learn the history behindFlorence's most famous bridge. This pedestrian bridge is lined with shops selling gold and silver. Hear about the original use for this bridge and how it has survived the test of time as you walk across it.

Gelato & Florentine Cuisine!

Florence is not only monuments and amazing art, but it is also home to someamazing Italian food. During thisFlorence day tour, you'll have the opportunity to trythe best gelato in the cityand, as you pass by one of manylocal Italian street food vendors, and you'll learn about one of the mosttypical Florentine dishes!

Lunch Break

Between your Florence Walking tour and Uffizi tour, you'll enjoy some free time to grab lunch. Our guide can recommend where to grab the best panini with a glass of wine in town. We recommend you pick up lunch on the go, find a spot in one of the many nearby squares and tuck into a local favorite (like a porchetta panino) as you people watch in the center of Florence.

Outdoor Art Gallery & Palazzo Vecchio

Ourlocal Florentine guidewill walk you past what was once one of themost important buildingsin all ofEurope! You'll hear all about the Medici family and how this was once their home and also the administrative center of theFlorentine Republic, as well as the hub of European andItalian culture!

You'll also pass through Piazza Signoria - a perfect example of a European square and Florence's outdoor art gallery.PiazzadellaSignoriais filled with statues, fountains and beautiful architecture.

Uffizi Tour - Botticelli, Michelangelo, Da Vinci, Caravaggio & More!

The Uffizi Galleryholds some of the world's most treasured pieces of art, from Raphael to Leonardo Da Vinci. We, like many others around the world, have fallen in love with this impressive collection and we feel that every visitor in Florence should experience it too! On your Florence tour, you will be able to appreciate centuries worth of masterpieces with an expert guide who will unveil all the wonderful stories hidden behind them, and their creators.

Inside the 16th-Century building, you'll see masterpieces such as ’Primavera’ and the ‘Birth of Venus’, by Sandro Botticelli, the only painting Michelangelo ever left in his home town of Florence, the Annunciation by Da Vinci and the dark Medusa by the troubled bad boy that was Caravaggio.

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GROUP TOURS:

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PRIVATE TOURS:

The Roman Guy offers a full refund on Private Tour cancellations made more than 7 days prior to your tour taking place. Cancellations made within 7 days of your tour taking place cannot be refunded but we will do our best to accommodate you on another tour or date, pending availability.